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This blog should be called "The Adventures of a Fabric Junkie!". I am passionate about fabric, threads, colours and textures. I can record my crazy quilting, sane quilting, embroidery and everything else that I consider important in my life.

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

I have just finished my third UFO for 2006. I'm doing well, only 37 more to go!! This one is a little ATC size tartan purse or pouch for a Scottish friend, Lorraine. I sewed lots of little scraps of different tartan fabrics to a foundation then embellished them with stitching on the seams, embroidered thistles, White heather and bluebells, using tiny bluebell shaped beads. Because the tartan itself was so busy I only added three charms - all Scottish, then added a black suede backing piece and lined it in tartan taffeta. I bound it in tartan bias-binding and added gold herringbone stitching and a black beaded fringe.

About Me

Viv was born in Perth, Western Australia and is married to Eddie, who was born in Hull, Yorkshire and has lived in Australia since 1972. Between us we have three sons and two daughters, four grand-daughters and two grandsons. We are fortunate to call both Perth and Hull, home. Eddie is a member of AMRA and NERA, Viv belongs to CQI, Southern Cross Crazies, CQEmbellishers and WeeCreations.